To help returning military veterans establish new careers, PVJOBS runs an employment program for veterans making career transitions. The Veterans Employment Assistance Program (VEAP) is a job program that focuses on assisting veterans in obtaining career-track employment. The job placement and training program enables PVJOBS to help employ returning veterans who need assistance with launching careers.

Through VEAP, PVJOBS provides veterans with access to a wide range of job training programs, including OSHA Certification, construction pre-apprenticeship preparation, and transitional skills training for job readiness. The program also gives veterans access to union apprenticeship programs for various construction trades. Since operating VEAP in 2010, PVJOBS has placed more than 120 veterans into meaningful career-track employment.

Embarking on its third year of operating VEAP, PVJOBS expects to place another 120 veterans in construction-related jobs over the next 18 months. Administered in partnership with the United Job Creation Council, VEAP is funded by the State of California’s Employment Development Department.

All eligible veterans are welcome to receive VEAP services, regardless of their residence in greater Los Angeles. While VEAP primarily serves recently separated gulf veterans, no veterans are excluded from the program.

Recently Separated Veterans who have been separated from the military within 48
months prior to application

Campaign Veterans

Veterans with significant barriers to employment

Eligible Spouses Primary consideration, however will be given to Recently Separated
Veterans. Other emphases include Veterans who have significant barriers to employment.

Program Requirements:

DD-214

Better than dishonorable discharge

Served more than 6 months on active duty

Registered for Selective Service

Social Security Card

Photo ID, Drivers License or Passport

Those qualifying and entering one of our programs may receive additional services, which may include:

Case Management

Job Development

Individualized Assessment

Job Placement

Supportive Services

Vocational Training & Re-Training

Career Counseling

Veterans Information

PVJOBS provides access to a variety of training programs:

OSHA Certification

Construction Pre-Apprentice

Energy Auditing

LEED Green Associate

Transitional Skills for Job Readiness

Green Transportation

Solar Energy Installation

Energy Efficiency

Remedial Skills

We also provide access to related Union Apprenticeship Programs, Partnering with Helmets to Hardhats:

Carpenter

Carpet layer

Concrete

Electrician

Iron Worker

Laborer

Cement and Brick Mason

Operating Engineer

Painter

Plasterer

Plumber

Roofer

Sheet Metal Worker

How to Apply to the Program:
PVJOBS only accepts clients referred by our collaborating agencies. Find one in your area and call them. Some agencies have a process to obtain a referral application. Please make sure to follow their procedures. Once the procedure is followed and referral application is obtained, you will be able to attend a PVJOBS orientation. Take Action Now!

The PVJOBS Vets Program is administered in partnership with the United Job Creation Council.